Coronavirus Updates | Tamarac, FL – Official Website

Update: October 29, 4:15 pm

With COVID-19 cases rising in Florida, the City encourages residents to continue to wear facial coverings and to follow social distancing guidelines. You can monitor the latest case information from the Florida Department of Health at http://bit.ly/FLDoH19.

Tamarac is offering the following events to celebrate the upcoming holidays safely. Please maintain social distancing and wear facial coverings at in-person events.

Trick or Treat Story Walk: Saturday, October 31, 11 am 12:30 pm, Waters Edge Park, 7508 NW 61st St. Attendees can stroll through the park and enjoy a free interactive reading of Evelyn Del Ray is Moving Away. Free book and candy bag giveaways while supplies last. Veterans Day Illuminating Celebration: Monday, November 11, 5:30 6:30 pm, Veterans Memorial Park, 7825 Southgate Blvd. Join us as we light candles to honor our veterans at the Veterans Honor Wall. Veterans will receive a keepsake pin from the City in honor of their service. Virtual 40th Annual Tamarac Turkey Trot: While the in-person race isnt taking place this year, you can still make your holiday a little healthier by participating in this virtual event. Event details, fees and registration are available at https://runsignup.com/tamaracturkeytrot.

The following Feeding South Florida food distribution events will be held during the stated times, while supplies last.

November 2, 9 11 am, Community Christian Church, 10001 W. Commercial Blvd. November 11, 9 11 am, Christian Life Center, 2699 W. Commercial Blvd. November 18, 9 11 am, Christian Life Center, 2699 W. Commercial Blvd. November 23, 9 11 am, Community Christian Church, 10001 W. Commercial Blvd.

In addition, the Korean United Methodist Church at 6501 W. Commercial Blvd. is hosting its food distribution events from 8 10 am on Saturdays.

Open enrollment is now underway for the following programs to help Tamarac residents financially impacted by COVID-19. Applications and information can be found at http://www.Tamarac.org/Housing.

The Emergency Repair Program: Provides homeowners assistance with repairs to roofs or other major components of homes deemed necessary by an inspector. The Connectivity and Technology for Employment Support Program: Offers eligible applicants an 8-inch tablet and two years of connectivity to help with their job and employment searches. The Residential Assistance Program: Provides residents assistance with rent, mortgage, past due HOA fees, re-housing and utility bills. (City staff is diligently processing applications from the second and third rounds of applications.)

The Broward County Commission established a grant program using CARES Act funds to help small businesses and non-profits in the County mitigate the impacts of COVID-19. Enrollment starts Monday, November 9. Information on the application process and required documents are available at http://www.Broward.org/Cares.

As Broward County residents become acclimated to life in Phase 3, the County released Emergency Order 20-27 to clarify local requirements.

The Countys Emergency Order includes the following key points:

On-premise consumption of food and alcohol must end at 11 pm. Restaurants may operate at up to 100% of indoor capacity as long as there is a minimum of six feet between tables, and no more than six people at a table. Bars and other establishments that only serve alcohol must operate at no more than 50% of the posted indoor capacity. Total combined occupancy of indoor and outdoor areas shall not exceed the existing total maximum occupancy. Individuals may remove their facial coverings when working out at a fitness center or gym. However, facial coverings must be worn when not engaged in physical activity, such as moving between machines and around the center. Permits hot tubs to open in homeowner association (HOA) communities, but operations are subject to more stringent rules that may be imposed by the HOA.

To read the Countys Emergency Order 20-27 in its entirety, visithttps://www.broward.org/CoronaVirus/Documents/EmergencyOrder20-27.pdf.

City Parks and FacilitiesBeginning on October 5, playgrounds and outdoor fitness areas will open to the public. To ensure the safety of our residents, all equipment will be sanitized daily.

In addition, the Sports Complex and Tamarac Park will return to regular operating hours, closing at 10 pm. Athletic field rentals will be available. However, picnic shelters will remain closed to rentals.

The Caporella Aquatic Center is currently open on the weekends only, with the sprayground opening tomorrow, October 3. Starting October 12, the pool will be open seven days per week. The waterslide remains closed at this time. The City will continue to operate the fitness center at 50% capacity.

The splash pad at Waters Edge Park will open on October 10 and will operate on the weekends only.

City Recreational Programs The City will continue offering virtual programming. Information on classes is available atwww.Tamarac.org/Parks. Adult Cornhole League registration is open, and the program is projected to start on October 9. Registration for youth soccer and T-ball starts October 5. The Fast Trac kids Afterschool Program will begin once school is back to in-person classes. Swim lessons for children begin October 5. Those interested can call (954) 597-3660 to register.

Red Route Extension Bus ServiceOn October 6, the Red Route Extension will return to Tuesday operations from 9 am 2 pm.

Residential Assistance ProgramsThe City is introducing two new grant programs to assist residents.

The Emergency Repair Grant program will provide emergency repair assistance to homeowners experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. Funds can be used for emergency repairs to the roof or any other component that an inspector deems necessary. Projects are reviewed and awarded on a case-by-case basis.

Thanks to a partnership with T-Mobile, the City is launching The Connectivity and Technology for Employment Support program, designed to offer two years of connectivity technology to residents impacted by COVID-19. This program will support job and employment searches.

The application window for both programs opens on October 13. To apply or for additional information, visitwww.tamarac.org/housing.

Broward County issued Emergency Order 20-26, conforming to Florida Governor Ron DeSantiss Executive Order 20-244 that moved Florida into Phase 3 and reopened all businesses, including bars, nightclubs and other establishments previously closed by local Emergency Orders.

Local jurisdictions retain some rights to impose guidelines and restrictions. The Countys Emergency Order 20-26 clarifies information for Broward County businesses.

The Governors Executive Order 20-244 is available at https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-244.pdf.

Broward Countys Emergency Order 20-26 is available at https://www.broward.org/CoronaVirus/Documents/EmergencyOrder20-26.pdf.

Broward County issued Emergency Order 20-25 today, which relaxes some restrictions on businesses, athletic events and function spaces. Highlights of the Order include:

Function spaces (ballrooms, banquet halls, catering halls, other event spaces) and other commercial facilities may operate on a limited basis. Spectators are permitted to attend non-professional sporting events such as high school athletic events with certain restrictions. Exempts those actively engaged in organized sports from wearing a facial covering. Small groups (no larger than 10) can engage in athletic activities at beaches and parks. Allows for additional flexibility for homeowner association amenities by relaxing some restrictions related to pool furnishings, common areas, and guests. Removes the requirement that children 17 and under must be separated into independent groups of no more than 10 (e.g., child care facilities). Allows live entertainment as well as billiards and similar games to operate in restaurants and food establishments. Bar counters in restaurants may reopen to patrons for food service only. Alcohol cannot be served at the counter, and plexiglass partitions are required as explained in the Order.

The Emergency Order is effective immediately except the provision allowing banquet halls and other event spaces to reopen, which will be effective on October 2, 2020. For complete information, the full Order can be read at https://www.broward.org/CoronaVirus/Documents/DOE-9-25-20.pdf.

New City Parks Hours

Starting this Sunday, September 27, all City parks will be open seven days per week from 8 am 7 pm.

Food Distribution Events

The following list includes upcoming Feeding South Florida food distribution events in Tamarac. These events will be held during the stated times or while supplies last. Saturday, September 26, 8 11 am, Korean United Methodist Church, 6501 W. Commercial Blvd. Saturday, October 3, 8 11 am, Korean United Methodist Church, 6501 W. Commercial Blvd. Monday, October 5, 9 11 am, Community Christian Church, 10001 W. Commercial Blvd.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that Broward County will enter Phase 2 of reopening on Monday, September 14. However, Broward County confirmed its Emergency Orders remain in effect, with no immediate changes to how businesses can operate on Monday, including bars, which will remain closed.

The County continues to move toward a full Phase 2 reopening, and expects additional openings in the coming weeks.

The next Feeding South Florida food distribution event in Tamarac will be held Monday, September 14, from 9 11 am or while supplies last, at the Community Christian Church, 10001 W. Commercial Blvd.

There will be no food distribution at the Korean United Methodist Church this weekend.

The Caporella Aquatic Center will reopen Saturday, September 12, for weekends only, with increased cleaning protocols and new procedures to help keep visitors safe. The pool will operate in three sessions on Saturdays and two sessions on Sundays. In addition, pool use will be restricted to 30 people at a time. Details are available at https://www.tamarac.org/PoolReopeningGuidelines.

The Citys L.P.E. program offers a safe and supervised place for children in grades 3 6 to learn, play and engage during the school day. Hours are 7:30 am 4:30 pm, with virtual learning scheduled between 8 am 2 pm. After 2 pm, activities and crafts are offered. Students must wear masks and socially distance. Pricing has been adjusted to $90 per week for Tamarac residents and $130 for non-residents, with discounts available for second children. Those interested in more information can call (954) 597-3620.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. During these times of social distancing, it is important to take care of our mental health and to watch out for others. For information, resources or help, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at (800) 273-8255 or visit http://www.SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.

To listen to Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie's update on the district's plans for reopening, Parent University and athletics, visit https://eduvision.tv/l?LegyyD.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 20-211, extending the moratorium on mortgage foreclosures and evictions with limitations outlined in Executive Order 20-180. The new Order will be in effect through October 1. The Orders are available at https://www.Flgov.com/2020-executive-orders/.

The City of Tamarac and Broward County are both currently accepting applications for programs that help people financially impacted by COVID-19 with residential expenses. These programs have different requirements, parameters and deadlines.

The Citys Residential Assistance Program provides emergency assistance to households impacted by COVID-19. The deadline to apply during this application period is Friday, September 4. This program assists eligible Tamarac residents with mortgage, rent, re-housing/eviction prevention and/or utilities.

Please note, applications submitted during previous enrollment periods are still under consideration. Families that previously applied need not resubmit applications. More information is available at http://www.Tamarac.org/Housing or by calling the Citys Housing division at (954) 597-3549.

Broward Countys Rental Assistance Program will help qualified residents pay portions of unpaid rents for the months of April August 2020. The programs application window is from 8 am 10 pm daily through Monday, September 6. For further details, visit http://www.Broward.org/CARES.

The following Feeding South Florida food distribution events will be held during the stated times or while supplies last. September 2, 9 11 am, Christian Life Center, 2699 W. Commercial Blvd. September 9, 9 11 am, Christian Life Center, 2699 W. Commercial Blvd. September 14, 9 11 am, Community Christian Church, 10001 W. Commercial Blvd.

September is the last month to respond to the 2020 Census. Remember, participating is quick, easy and important. It affects federal funding for the next 10 years! You can respond online at http://www.2020Census.gov, by calling (844) 330-2020 or by completing and mailing back the paper questionnaire. In addition, you can respond to census takers who are now following up with households. They will have a valid government ID badge with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark and expiration date.

The City will accept applications for the third round of our residential assistance program, which provides emergency assistance to households impacted by COVID-19, starting at 10 am on Monday, August 31, through 5 pm on September 4. Through this program, eligible Tamarac residents are assisted with mortgage, rent, re-housing/eviction prevention and/or utilities. This third round of assistance features a new strategy for re-housing/eviction prevention. Grant assistance will be provided for up to three months and will not exceed $5,000. Checks are sent directly to landlords, mortgage lenders and/or utility providers.

Families that previously applied to the Citys residential assistance program need not do so again. More information is available at http://www.Tamarac.org/Housing or call the Citys Housing division at (954) 597-3549.

In addition, Broward County announced an online rental assistance program to help qualified residents impacted financially by COVID-19 to pay portions of unpaid rents for the months of April August 2020. The programs application window is from 8 am 10 pm daily between August 31 September 6.

Under this program, 75% of the amount due for the first two months of owed rent will be paid if the landlord agrees and completes the required documents. The program will also pay 60% of the amount due for months three, four and five. Late fees are not covered. Payments are made directly to landlords. For further details, visit http://www.Broward.org/CARES.

The City's Learn, Play, Engage Kids program launches Tuesday, September 8. Held at Tamarac Park, this new program will provide students in grades 3 6 the opportunity to complete their virtual schooling under the supervision of City staff. Parents can go to work knowing their child is in a safe place and children can interact with peers while maintaining social distancing. Drop off is between 7:30 and 7:45 am. Learning is from 8 am 2 pm, followed by activities and crafts offered from 2:15 4:30 pm. The fee is $130 per week for residents and $150 per week for non-residents. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call (954) 597-3620.

Starting on Tuesday, September 1, the City is expanding its Red Route community bus service. The new schedule will be 7 am 4 pm Mondays through Fridays.

The application window for the Small Business Stabilization Grant Program is now open. Tamarac is utilizing CARES Act emergency funds to offer $5,000 grants to eligible small businesses financially impacted by COVID-19. Applications will be accepted online until August 28. Visit http://www.Tamarac.org/EconomicDevelopment for more details.

The City is resuming its Community Farmers Market at Veterans Memorial Park, which will be open from 9 am 2 pm on Sundays. Wear your facial coverings and follow social distancing requirements while you get your fresh produce, honey, sauces and other artisanal goodies.

As a reminder, other than this event, City parks are closed on Sundays. This includes the Gary B Jones Park for People and Pups that is adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park.

The following list includes upcoming Feeding South Florida food distribution events in Tamarac. These events will be held during the stated times or while supplies last.

Tamarac is now accepting applications for its Minor Home Repair program. This program assists income-restricted Tamarac households with repairs addressing minimum housing code violations, weatherization and health/safety issues in the home. Applications will be accepted through August 28. For details on eligibility and the application process, visit http://www.Tamarac.org/425.

Applications are also being accepted now through August 28 for the Citys Neighborhood Partnership Program. This program offers eligible neighborhood and homeowners associations grants to support neighborhood improvements. Details on this program are available at http://www.Tamarac.org/951.

Enrollment for the Citys Small Business Stabilization Grant Program will be held from August 24 28. Business owners are encouraged to collect required documentation in advance. For program details, visit http://www.Tamarac.org/EconomicDevelopment.

Tomorrow, August 19, the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development is offering a virtual meeting titled Surviving COVID-19: Useful Tips & Success Stories for Businesses at 10 am. Register at https://www.broward.org/EconDev/Pages/Events.aspx.

The City reminds you that participating in the 2020 Census is safe, easy and important. The U.S. Census Bureau has moved up the deadline to participate to September 30 and began following up with households that have not submitted responses. If you receive a visit at your home, census takers can be easily identified. They will have a valid government ID badge with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark and expiration date.

If you havent participated yet, you dont have to wait for a census taker to knock on your door. You can still respond online at http://www.2020Census.gov, by calling (844) 330-2020 or by completing and mailing back the paper questionnaire you received.

The City will reopen its parks and fitness center on Monday, August 10, including the Gary B Jones Park for People and Pups. The reopening does not include the pool at the Caporella Aquatic Complex or the Community Farmers Market, which remains canceled.

Park hours will be from 8 am 7:30 pm, Monday Saturday, until further notice. You must wear facial coverings and follow social distancing guidelines. Groups of more than 10 are still prohibited. Basketball courts, playgrounds, fitness areas, splashpads and bathroom facilities will remain closed. However, tennis courts will be open.

The Fitness Center will be open from 6 am 7 pm, Monday Friday, and 7:30 am 6 pm on Saturdays. The facility will close for cleaning from 2 3 pm daily. Please remember that all guests must follow the Broward County Executive Order that requires you to wear a facial covering at all times, including while working out.

Upcoming Feeding South Florida food distribution events in Tamarac include:

Broward County is hosting two events to give away the trees, shrubs, fruit trees and alternatives to sod that would have been distributed at its 18th Annual Water Matters Day 2020, canceled due to the pandemic. Broward families can receive up to two, 3-gallon trees and shrubs, or up to eight 1-gallon plants (select up to two species) while supplies last. There is a limit of one fruit tree per family. To view the list of available species, event details and a link to register, visit https://www.broward.org/waterresources/Pages/WaterMattersDay.aspx. These no-contact, drive-up only events will be held rain or shine and are scheduled at:

The City is utilizing CARES Act emergency funds to offer $5,000 grants to eligible small businesses financially impacted by COVID-19 throughthe Tamarac Small Business Stabilization Grant program. Applications will be accepted online from August 24 28. Business owners are encouraged to collect required documentation in advance. For program details, visit http://www.Tamarac.org/EconomicDevelopment.

The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development is offering a virtual meeting titled Surviving COVID-19: Useful Tips & Success Stories for Businesses at 10 am onWednesday, August 19. Register at https://www.broward.org/EconDev/Pages/Events.aspx.

To help local businesses during the pandemic, Tamarac is launching a Small Business Stabilization Grant program. The City is committing $100,000 in one-time Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Act funds to provide grants of $5,000 to qualifying small businesses. Open enrollment is August 24 28. Information on eligibility, investment criteria, required documentation and the application process is available at http://www.Tamarac.org/EconomicDevelopment.

State-run COVID-19 testing sites that temporarily closed due to Isaias will be open tomorrow, August 4. A list of Broward County sites, including those run by the state and others, is available at http://www.Broward.org/Coronavirus. Please remember, the former testing site at the Tamarac Recreation Center has permanently closed.

Upcoming Feeding South Florida food distribution events include: Wednesday, August 5, 9 11 am, Christian Life Center, 2699 W. Commercial Blvd. Saturday, August 8, 8 11 am, Korean United Methodist Church, 6501 W. Commercial Blvd.

The South Florida District Office of the Small Business Administration is offering Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) webinars daily from 1 2 pm on August 4 7. Each session is limited to 250 attendees and Eventbrite access is required to register. Details about these and other events are available on the calendar at http://www.SBA.gov/Offices/District/Fl/Miami. Click "show more events" to see everything that's scheduled.

With Broward County now under a tropical storm warning, the City of Tamarac is closely monitoring the track and forecast of Isaias, which is now a Category 1 hurricane. In response to the storms approach, Floridas Governor issued a State of Emergency for all of Floridas east coast counties.

If Hurricane Isaias continues on its current track, we can receive heavy rain and tropical-storm-force winds this weekend but are less likely to experience hurricane-force winds.

However, the hurricanes track is uncertain and small changes to the forecast can mean big differences in impacts, so we must remain vigilant. For the latest information, we encourage you to monitor local news and http://www.nhc.noaa.gov.

In preparation for the storm, the City is monitoring canal levels and has cleaned catch basins, tested all stormwater pump station emergency generators and checked all stormwater discharge gates. City facilities are already closed to the public as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

You are encouraged to finalize your storm preparations at your home and business today before conditions deteriorate. Gather emergency supplies, fill your car with gas and have cash on hand. Secure loose outdoor items and do not put any garbage or bulk waste out for collection until the storm has passed. Now is not the time to trim your trees.

Please note, as we are not a coastal city in danger of storm surge, the City of Tamarac does not give out sandbags in advance of hurricanes or tropical storms.

The food distribution event at the Korean United Methodist Church scheduled for tomorrow, August 1, is canceled due to the storm.

The Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste collection event in North Lauderdale scheduled for August 1 has been canceled.

As a reminder, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) closed all state-supported drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites yesterday until further notice.

Community members are encouraged to sign up for the Citys FREE CodeRED emergency communications by visiting http://www.Tamarac.org and clicking the Emergency Services button or texting TamaracCodeRED to 99411. You can receive phone calls, emails and/or text notifications.

Updates will also be available on the Citys website and on our citizen hotline: (954) 718-1800. Sign up for City at Large emails at https://www.Tamarac.org/list.aspx and follow the City of Tamarac on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Nextdoor.

The City of Tamarac is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Isaias. We urge residents to do the same and to prepare for the potential of heavy rain and strong wind this weekend.

The COVID-19 testing site at the Tamarac Recreation Center will permanently close at the end of operations today. Out of concern about potential impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) will temporarily close all state-supported drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites at 5 pm today until further notice. The FDEM is taking this precaution based on current information about the storm. Its anticipated it will be safe to reopen the sites by 8 am on Wednesday, August 5, at the latest.

When state-supported COVID-19 testing resumes, some of the DOH testing sites convenient to Tamarac include:

Mullins Park walk-up testing site at 10000 Ben Geiger Dr., Coral Springs Mitchell Moore Park walk-up testing site at 901 NW 10th St., Pompano Beach Markham Park pop-up testing site at 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise

Please call the Florida Department of Health in Broward County at (954) 412-7300 for the latest information on hours of operation at these sites. You can also visit http://www.Broward.org/Coronavirus for a list of all the collection sites in the County.

Floridas Governor extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures until September 1. He also extended the Executive Order allowing local governments to host virtual public meetings during the pandemic. These Orders are available at http://www.FlGov.com/2020-Executive-Orders.

Upcoming Feeding South Florida food distribution events in Tamarac include:

Saturday, August 1, 8 11 am, or while supplies last, Korean United Methodist Church, 6501 W. Commercial Blvd. Wednesday, August 5, 9 11 am, or while supplies last, Christian Life Center, 2699 W. Commercial Blvd.

To further safeguard the community and slow the spread of COVID-19, Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry issued Emergency Order 20-23 today. The full Order is effective immediately and is available at https://Broward.org/Coronavirus/Documents/EmergencyOrder20-23.pdf. Some key points include:

Curfew. Broward Countys curfew is extended until 5 am on Monday, August 3. Facial Coverings. While facial covering requirements remain in full effect, residents are not required to wear them in their homes, nor are they liable for facial covering violations of their guests. Signage. All establishments must now follow the signage requirements that restaurants and retail establishments have been operating under. Details are provided in Order 20-23 and files to print these signs are available at http://www.Broward.org/Coronavirus. Vacation Rental Registration. Vacation rentals that meet requirements to operate must provide the County with the email and telephone number of their on-site management or security personnel via email to Reopening@Broward.org. Outdoor Event Requirements. Outdoor, open air events are not allowed unless a reopening or operating plan is submitted to Reopening@Broward.org and approved by the County Administrator. Schools. Even though schools are excluded from the definition of establishments in Browards Emergency Orders, they are strongly encouraged to follow CDC guidelines. Extracurricular and non-academic activities must comply with Attachment 16 of Browards Emergency Order 20-21 (Youth Activities and Summer Camps) available at http://www.Broward.org/Coronvirus.

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